Yang Xiu's eyes immediately widened as he stared at the slightly stunned Wang Yan mysteriously.
"Y- don't tell me you don't even know about the Pill King Li Rendan?"
Wang Yan laughed dryly. "That's true."
"Heavens, so much for being a young prodigy renowned throughout the Eastern Continent. You don't even know about the Pill King?"
"I'm very suspicious about whether you're from the Eastern Continent or even the Starsource Continent right now."
Shrugging, Wang Yan shrugged. "Cut the crap. Do you want me to explore this Ten Thousand Pill Valley with you?"
"You already know the name."
Yang Xiu rolled her eyes at Wang Yan before telling him about the Pill King Li Rendan's life.
As it turned out, the Pill King's name was not a baseless rumor. It was publicly acknowledged by countless people.
Several hundred years ago, Li Rendan was still a nameless alchemist.
However, for some reason, he suddenly rose to fame a hundred years ago, refining countless supreme grade pills that had long since been lost to time.
However, what truly made Li Rendan famous was the fourth grade Heaven tier pill he refined, the Soul-nourishing Pill.
Not only could the pill revive the dead, but it could also allow the user's soul to break through three major cultivation realms!
Moreover, there would be no side effects at all. It was like a god's blessing. It was basically a supreme pill.
As soon as the pill was refined, it immediately kicked up a storm of blood on the Eastern Continent and even the Starsource Continent. Everyone wanted it.
Countless experts swarmed over and began fighting over it. The Eastern Continent was plunged into misery and suffering. Hundreds of millions of people died in this unexpected disaster.
The entire Eastern Continent almost collapsed, creating an unrecoverable crack in space.
As the rulers of the Eastern Continent, the Jinling Dynasty finally interfered. They sent twelve protectors and three sacred knights to work with the Prime Warrior saint. Only then did they stop the battle for the pills.
However, after that, the Pill King Li Rendan completely vanished from the face of the earth.
Some people said that Li Rendan ingested the Soul-nourishing Pill and his cultivation increased drastically, allowing him to traverse outer space and travel to an even vaster world.
There were also people who said that Li Rendan had been abducted by a certain powerful organisation on the Starsource Continent and became a pill slave, refining pills for them day and night.
Some even said that Li Rendan had died in the Pill Snatching Battle.
For a moment, there were many different opinions, but Li Rendan, along with the Soul Nourishing Transformation Divine Pill that he had personally refined, had completely disappeared without a trace.
Later on, in order to commemorate this person's accomplishments and contributions on the path of alchemy, people gave him the title of Alchemy King.
"What a coincidence that I found the Elixir King's old residence."
Yang Xiu smiled smugly when she saw Wang Yan looking at her with a serious expression. "It turns out that Li Rendan did not cross the cosmos to the Great World."
"He didn't die in the Pill Seizing Battle, nor was he captured as a pill slave. Instead, he lived in seclusion."
Hearing this, Wang Yan was amazed by Li Rendan's alchemy skills and attainments, but at the same time, he felt sad for her.
He was clearly a genius alchemist who could reach the peak, but in the end, he was ruined by the pills he personally refined.
He had no choice but to conceal his identity and live in seclusion. Only after that was he given the title of Elixir King.
Such an incident vividly illustrated the cold and merciless world where the strong preyed on the weak, and where martial arts reigned supreme.
"You invited me to explore such a secret place that would make one's heart speed up just by hearing about it."
As his thoughts returned, Wang Yan immediately found the flaws in Yang Xiu's words. They could be said to be full of loopholes.
Because the Elixir King's old residence definitely contained the Elixir King's life's treasures. If this news were to spread, the Pill Seizing Battle from a hundred years ago would definitely happen again.
And to this day, the only person who had discovered the ruins of the Elixir King's old residence was Yang Xiu.
He could search alone, and the treasures he obtained would belong to him alone. This way, no one would know.
"If you're still not willing to tell the truth, I think … there's no need to talk anymore."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Yan suddenly stood up. "Let's go."
Coldly glancing at Yang Xiu, Wang Jiao cautiously followed behind Wang Yan, walking towards the staircase.
Ignoring Wang Jiao's warning gaze, Yang Xiu chuckled. "The title of Malefic Star is indeed well-deserved."
"Wang Yan, I'll tell you the truth. The Elixir King's old residence has powerful restrictions and barriers."
"With just me alone, I can't blast it open, but I don't want this matter to be leaked."
"So you're eyeing me?" Wang Yan's footsteps paused slightly. He slowly turned around, his eyes like torches, like two divine lamps.
Nodding without hesitation, Yang Xiu held the teacup with three fingers, brought it to her mouth, and lightly blew on it.
As the fragrance of the tea wafted, the white gauze curtain fluttered, and she drained it in one gulp.
"To be precise, I need someone with strength similar to mine, and a lone ranger."
Looking at Yang Xiu's clear and sincere eyes, the corners of Wang Yan's mouth rose.
"Thank you for thinking highly of me, but with your status and identity, there are countless people who fit the requirements. Why me?"
"You want to hear the truth?"
"What do you think?"
Yang Xiu suddenly stood up, staring at Wang Yan with a burning gaze. "Because you're to my liking."
"It's that simple?"
"And your strength and temperament, I like it very much. It's that simple."
…
The mountains that stretched for thousands of miles were like undulating dragons.
The mountain ranges were verdant and glistening, and they contrasted with the dark blue sky. This world that was filled with gloominess and icy coldness didn't seem to be so unlikeable anymore.
At this moment, a sharp and ear-piercing sound of breaking wind suddenly sounded.
As time passed, the sound gradually became louder, like the roar of a god, or the roar of a fierce beast.
After a few breaths of time, a giant chariot flew over from the crack between heaven and earth.
The carriage was the size of a house, and its whole body was shining with a golden light, as if it was made of gold.
The carriage was pulled by a strange beast that looked like a dragon scale horse, but it was many times larger.
A tyrannical aura was emitted from time to time, causing the void around it to distort.
"Brother Wang, with the speed of this rank three phantom beast, it will arrive in half a day. It won't delay your participation in the Convention of Geniuses."
Seeing Wang Yan frown from time to time, Yang Xiu suddenly smiled.
Hearing this, Wang Yan's eyes flashed a strange color, "How do you know I'm going to participate in the Convention of Geniuses?"
"Because I will also participate."
In an instant, Wang Yan was stunned, not knowing how to answer.
He found that Yang Xiu sometimes was simply a weirdo, especially in terms of communication, he could make people choke to death.
"Actually, it's very simple. You killed Nangong Liuyun and Wu Qingtian of the Falling Stars Temple, and you also offended the Prime Warrior saint.
"Normally, you should run as far as you can, and it's best to leave the East Continent before the storm comes.
"But now that you are in Jin Ling City, it can only mean one thing, the Convention of Geniuses!"
Yang Xiu made a solemn vow and unconsciously revealed a pleased expression.
Putting his thoughts aside, Wang Yan cupped his fists, "Brother Yang, you're very thoughtful. I admire you, I admire you."
"Not at all, it's just that I've seen more people and experienced more things, so I've become a little smarter."
Although his words were modest, the uncontrollable pride on Yang Xiu's face completely betrayed him.
(End of this chapter)